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Packaging Engineering Co-op - Fall 2027

Boston Scientific

MNInternship$43–74K/yrPosted 1mo agoStill listed today

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Compensation
$43–74K/yr
Location
MN
Role Type
Co-op
Schedule
Internship
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree, required

Job overview

The Packaging Engineering Co-op supports development and implementation of packaging and labeling products, materials, and solutions for medical devices. Under Packaging Engineers’ guidance, the student compiles, analyzes, and reports operational, test, and research data. The role also supports packaging testing, test-method verification and validation, and documentation to help ensure packaging systems meet industry and regulatory standards.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Packaging Engineering, nice to haveData Analysis, nice to haveMicrosoft Office, nice to haveSoftware Project Management, nice to haveCritical Thinking, nice to haveProblem Solving, nice to haveDistribution Dynamics, nice to haveMedical Device Packaging, nice to havePaperboard Packaging, nice to haveCorrugated Packaging, nice to haveFlexible Packaging Films, nice to haveTyvek Packaging, nice to haveThermoformed Trays, nice to havePackaging Equipment, nice to haveInterpersonal Skills, nice to haveRelationship Building, nice to haveCollaboration, nice to haveProject Management, nice to havePrioritization, nice to haveCommunication, nice to haveIndependent Work, nice to havePlanning, nice to haveScheduling, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Packaging, requiredGraduation December 2027 to May 2030, requiredEight-Month Co-Op Assignment, requiredU.S. Work Authorization Without Sponsorship, requiredReliable Daily Transportation, required

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Full job description

Additional Location(s): N/A Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.

We will consider qualified applicants of all ages who are starting (or restarting) their careers At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows an on-site work model, requiring employees to be in our local office at least four-five days per week. Relocation and housing assistance may be available to those who meet the eligibility criteria. Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment VISA for this position at this time Packaging Engineering Co-op Summer/Fall 2027 About the role: As a Packaging Engineering Co-Op, your role is to aid in the development and implementation of packaging / labeling products, materials and solutions for Boston Scientific (BSC) medical devices. Packaging is essential for maintaining the integrity and safety of BSC medical devices from production to end-use, impacting the lives of millions of people globally. Under the direct supervision / guidance of BSC Packaging Engineers, you will compile, analyze and report on operational, test, and research data to establish performance standards for newly designed or modified products, processes, or materials for packaging and labeling. Help develop medical device packaging testing in conjunction with ASTM standards, develop / execute test method verification and validation activities, and document procedures for performing the testing, ensuring packaging systems meet industry and regulatory standards. Your responsibilities will include: This position will aid Package Engineers in completing project deliverable such as test protocols and reports, rationales, testing, inspection, and change control activities. Training will be assigned to the Co-op through the BSC training management system and include required training for the tasks that the Co-op will be expected to complete. A formal training plan will be reviewed and assigned by the Packaging Engineering Supervisor upon the start of employment and amended as needed. In addition, the Co-op will receive hands-on training from their Supervisor and other Packaging Engineers throughout the employment to build understanding of the processes and procedures being followed. Training that will be provided to the Co-op student while in this position:

  • On-site Packaging Lab testing (visuals and performance testing)
  • Vendor and customer visits
  • Voice of Customer or Usability testing
  • Design and prototyping activities
  • Protocol and report overviews
  • Good Documentation Practices in a Regulated Industry
  • Optional professional skills development training courses

Required Qualifications:

  • Current student working towards a Bachelors of Science in Packaging

  • Required graduation dates are between December 2027 to May 2030

  • Must be able to commit to a full 8-month co-op assignment during one of the following timeframes:

  • May 17th OR May 24th, 2027 – December 17th, 2027

  • Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment-based work authorization

  • Must have reliable daily transportation to and from the Arden Hills, MN and Maple Grove, MN Boston Scientific Corporate location

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Completion of Distribution Dynamics and/or Medical Device Packaging class
  • Intermediate knowledge related to paperboard, corrugated, flexible packaging films, Tyvek, thermoformed trays, and packaging equipment
  • Strong interpersonal skills: ability to build relationships and collaborate with internal and external teams
  • Organized and results-oriented; ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize competing tasks
  • Ability to communicate with individuals on all levels
  • Ability to work independently to plan, schedule, and execute activities necessary to meet project timelines
  • Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills are essential

Requisition ID: 635033 Minimum Salary: $ 43368 Maximum Salary: $ 73736 The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) – see www.bscbenefitsconnect.com—will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs. At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above. Compensation for non-exempt (hourly), non-sales roles may also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements). Compensation for exempt, non-sales roles may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements). For MA positions: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Boston Scientific Corporation has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To ensure full implementation of its equal employment policy, the Company will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class. Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance test requirements for safety-sensitive positions. This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a prohibited substance test as a requirement. The goal of the prohibited substance testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.

How this job compares

Set against the 531 open Co-Op jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 15, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$43–74K/yr
  • US median$37–82K/yr41 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $59K, is close to the US median midpoint ($60K) — in the lowest quarter of Co-Op salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 25 open Co-Op jobs in Minnesota and 531 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Minnesota
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 389 of the 531 open Co-Op jobs (73%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 15, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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